Segment. We will also be joined by the former secretary of european affairs, talking about the g7 meeting last week and specifically about how those leaders expressed concern about russia. That is our show for tomorrow. We will see you right back here at 7 00 eastern, 4 00 pacific. Have a great saturday. [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2015] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] coming up this morning, live coverage from new york city where Hillary Clinton is holding a rally to launch her president ial campaign, two months after she declared her candidacy for the democratic nomination. We will have live coverage starting at 11 00 eastern here on cspan. Politicos mike allen said done with two Clinton Campaign strategists. He asked what the announcement means for this campaign moving forward. Mr. Mook we kicked off the campaign and had to start from scratch. Hillary wanted time to get out there, meet the voters workshop policies. She got time to do that. In the campaign, we had time to hire staff, get the doors open. Tomorrow signifies a shift to communicate to voters what Clintons Campaign will look like. She will lay out why she is running, and her vision for the country. Through the summer, she will continue working on policies more indepth. It kicks off a stage where we will Start Building the organization that we will need to turn our voters out in the primary. It is really an official launch of the campaign. Now, hillary will get out there. Host what has been [indiscernible] ms. Palmieri for her, she spent the six months prior she is very focused on policy. She said during that time, if i dont have the solutions she spent the six months talking to hundreds of people advisers, academics, and thing take fellows think tank fellows. She wanted to go out now. She understands what is on peoples minds, but go out and hear. She really listens. She wanted to listen to actual concerns, and that impacted her agenda. Host one great story today he has stories. What would you say is the biggest difference in barack obama and Hillary Clinton . Ms. Palmieri i have had the privilege of working from president clinton to her, and president obama. She is her focus she is a pragmatic. It is different than president obama and president clinton, who start at a level of what the solutions are about. She looks at where the root of the problem is and works out from there. She starts with a different approach. Her policy meetings are always scheduled for three or four hours. Host three or four hours . Ms. Palmieri yes. There are all kinds of policy options. She gets to the details and have conversations and how to resolve this particular problem. That is how she approaches these problems in the policymaking progress. She loves this. She is excited now that we are entering this phase. There will be a lot more conferences in july, probably one per week through the fall. I think people will see tomorrow, she will lay out a Progressive Agenda for america where the country should go. She has diagnosed what the country is facing, and the agenda needed to fulfill her vision. Host what is the biggest difference between the perception that the average american has and the reality . Mr. Mook that is interesting. I think as jen said, im continually impressed and how she can dive deep into any topic. She is a tremendously intelligent person. I think she is pretty famous for that. But, how she can dive right away into issues, including the campaign. We could be talking about strategy policy, and she can really wrapper head around that. It also amazingly how amazes me how warm and caring she is about people on her staff. Kind of catching up on the latest gossip. She is a really fun warm person to work for. Host that is not her public perception. Ms. Palmieri it is my job to narrow that perception. One think you will see her talk about tomorrow, that if he really important for people to understand is that we think the essential question of this election is for voters to say who is the person that understands what my life is like , the problems facing my family, when i and going to get ahead and who is willing to fight for me . I think people understand that Hillary Clinton is a fighter. That is what we think the court question is. We need to explain to people where she comes from and what motivates her. She is a very warm and engaging person. We talked about the phone of the yesterday, what motivates hillary. The story of her mother is something that she has talked somewhat publicly about, but not a lot. There are a lot of people, even supporters of her, who did not know the story. Her mother was abandoned as a child, age 10, her and her sister took a train to l. A. They lived with their grandparents a bit, and they were abandoned also. She worked as a maid. Hillary did not know any of this until she was 14 years old. When i was 14 years old, i felt like i was in the door and knew everything about my parents. She would talk to her mom a lot about how she got through it. Her mom said that she had a support system outside of her family that really helped her. The woman who she worked for saw potential in her and said you should go to high school. Or, these close dont fit us, have these. Acts of charity. Talking with hillary about this, and looking back on all the things she has written and said, where does that core connection come from . This is it. Her big take away is that every child needs a champion. Talent is universal, opportunity is not. What is standing in the way . That is why after law school went to work for children. This is why her whole career has been a lot of focus on kids and family, but moreover, this is why she is an advocate. Her story. Her life is that she has always been an advocate. We think it is very important to explain where that all comes from. If she is asking them to trust me, put your faith and be as your president to fight for you they need to understand what drives their and where that comes from. We are also trying to find some more unpredictable things that have happened. We have was back at the last two months to see what has mattered as far as press coverage, and it was the unpredictable moments. You will see some of that tomorrow. Host in the Obama White House you were known as an advocate getting the president out there more. Why has there been a lockdown on hillary . Ms. Palmieri i dont think the photos and iowa, New Hampshire and nevada feel like to have feel like there has been a lockdown. Most of you are very smart, a lot of you are my friends. We have a lot of talented people covering hillary. But, what i also know is that we will never give you the ri ut. For example, i remember when i started this campaign, Hillary Clinton is not relatable. Every time you see her, she is getting on the big plane order on the big stage. Now, we do the small roundtables , it is great. And that it is like, when will she talked to a big crowd . [applause] ms. Palmieri when she has been out campaigning, she usually takes questions every other day. Host come on. Ms. Palmieri its true. When she has been out campaigning, there has been maybe a week but when she is in the states, thats what we do. This is the campaign. Welcome to the campaign. Host starting tomorrow will be see secretary clinton engage with the press more . Ms. Palmieri lord have mercy. Is all about them . Mr. Mook look, to jens point, im sure. Ms. Palmieri yes, she will. Mr. Mook of course she will. The big thing for me at a personal level, i was reminded that we have eight months until iowa. Knock on wood, hopefully we make it to the primary. We have to pace this thing. The voters are in charge. They are not looking for the day before election day. I looking for that vision that jen talks about. I think it was important that hillary took the time to sit down with people, i to i, and learn what pressures and issues matter to them. For example, one think she discovered on the campaign trail was Mental Illness and drug abuse. It is obviously an issue that we are all aware of, but it stood out to her how many people it impacted on the campaign trail. Campaigning is a good thing for candidates. It helps them to me a broad variety of people. It was important for her to have that time. She will do events like that, she will also do big events. To me, it is not about if we are hiding one week or another week. We are running a multimonth campaign. This will be a long stretch. We want to make sure she has the opportunity to meet people, and voters have the chance to see her. Host when you took this job im sure you look back to 2008. A very messy campaign and 2008. What did you learn from that that you are trying to avoid this time . Mr. Mook it is less to me about 2008. I also worked for john kerrys campaign. I was out at headquarters for a little while then. I think im very conscious as a Campaign Manager about two things. A president ial election is a statebystate enterprise. You win or lose in the state. It is not a national campaign. First, it is really important that we have strong leadership and Leadership Teams in those states. We put a premium on getting great folks on the ground. Secondly, we do not try to run the campaign out of the headquarters. We are in constant dialogue with people in the states. The last thing is im a big believer that campaigns are an opportunity for people to participate in a democracy. Host what are you doing different . Ms. Palmieri are you saying that bad things happen in 2008 . Mr. Mook i will give you an example. Technology has allowed us google hangouts. Whenever we talk with the states, we try to do on a facetoface level. I guess i look at it less of 2008 versus now. This is really a campaign where we are trying to build leadership on the ground. That was successful for hillary in 2008. Ms. Palmieri and how you did and virginia and a New Hampshire. Host new jennifer, you know president clinton very well. He was saying in town country magazine that he would stay in the background. He has been very good. All of his public appearances have been for the foundation. How long will that last . Ms. Palmieri what . Host he is not a background kind of guy. Ms. Palmieri we do not have a timetable for him. We will be leaning on him for fundraising, retail campaigning. We lean on him all the time for strategic advice. He does not come to every meeting that we have, but he does join his wife often in some of our discussions. Im fascinated to see what his observation will be. It is always something that no one else says, and after he says that, you think, that should have been obvious. I love they are my first bosses. I love being back to work for them. We would use him when we need him. He is the most, if not one of the most strategic political minds in the country. Host what kinds of things does he tend to focus on . [laughter] ms. Palmieri i am in a meeting i cannot reveal. Host what good advice does he give . Ms. Palmieri i will say one thing that he said. A campaign is a job interview. You are saying what the hiring decision is. What do you think the campaign that is helpful. Thinking of the hiring position. Mr. Mook i think the really helpful big picture sounding board. I remember one thing he said in a meeting. What is major in the major is not in the minors. I think he is helpful in lifting us up and thinking big. He is a really brilliant communicator. That is helpful. Host and just a minute we will come to an nyu student with a question about trade. While we are doing that, in the last campaign, secretary clinton did not emphasize womens issues as much, or her womens perspective. So far, secretary clinton does seem to be leaning and more. What is the thinking about that . Ms. Palmieri i honestly cannot compared to 2008. It was a really different campaign. She is a woman running for president. There is a lot to her campaign. She is proud of the idea that she could be the first woman president. That would be an enormous privilege. We find that there are a lot of women, young girls, men, husbands, and sons there are excited at that idea. We want to embrace that passion. I think you will see her continue to do that, and see some of that tomorrow. Host it will be a close election it is kind of a 5050 country. If you take a 51 chance scenario, how much of that is because she is a she . How powerful with it be that she is a woman . Mr. Mook like jen said, i think it is a very exciting and motivating opportunity. It is inspiring for me personally, and why i am excited to be part of this campaign. I think it is important to recognize that every american is looking for a clear rationale from all of their candidates. They want to know that that candidate will be a fighter for them, and worry about their Kitchen Table needs. I guess i dont look at it i think her gender is an extraordinary asset, but when we try to what we try to stay focused on, and hillary would say this is who will be the fighter for people . That is hillary. Host does being a grandmother soffit or soften her . Ms. Palmieri i think obviously it softens her. Going back to one of your questions earlier on revealing a personal side of her, it is enduring when she talks about charlotte. Host during the cocktail, i was talking to billy, who lives in the village and is at nyu. He has a question. My question is i think this is a little difficult to argue with but compared to some other candidates, Hillary Clinton has been somewhat cautious. For example, people want to hear from her on tbp. As you go through the campaign how do you balance that caution with the risk that she lacks convictions. I think for a lot of people, they want to hear more, but they think they are not hearing enough and that is because of political expediency, as opposed to anything else. What do you think about that . Mr. Mook first of foremost, i would take issue with the sense of caution. One of the things that i have been brought about on this campaign so far is how hillary has gone out and fought on some hard issues. She was the first candidate to come out on universal Voter Registration the other day. [laughter] [applause] mr. Mook that is something that i very passionate about. She really took the republicans to task on what they have been doing to systematically disenfranchised people specifically young people, and people of color. She is advocating for going even further than president obama on immigration. To stop deporting these parents are the dreamers, people who are contributing to our economy, our valuable members of our society, and speaking out on ending mafic restoration mass incarceration in the united states. She is out there being that tenacious fighter the i know i want to be my president. I dont think you will see a cautious hillary, and you certainly havent so far. That is my answer. Host is Hillary Clinton as inspirational as barack obama . Ms. Palmieri yes. [laughter] ms. Palmieri yes. Mr. Mook im inspired by both. [applause] host the question is how do you translate that . You talk to supporters and volunteers, and there definitely is an enthusiasm gap. What you had a 2008 was this tremendous enthusiasm, how do you recapture that . Mr. Mook let me tell you. I have been literally all over this country. I was at an event last night. I have been to reno, New Hampshire, iowa, all over. I have been in rooms jampacked who could not be more excited to be part of this campaign. I dont think there is a gap. I think there is a wave of enthusiasm. You will see this tomorrow. Ms. Palmieri she is very grateful. It is only a week then, but the reception she has gotten on the road i think people are enthusiastic for her and excited for her. She has been really grateful. Host why is the scooby than black van black . Ms. Palmieri you would have to talk to the secret service about that. Mr. Mook it is confidential. Host it doesnt really look like the scooby than. Bvan. Ms. Palmieri of course, you have not seen the inside of it. Host what would i see . [laughter] host it has been a lot written about said elizabeth warrens affect. What she is thinking. Mr. Mook senator warren has been a forceful advocate on economic issues. There have been a lot of people waiting in, which i think is great. The more debate, the better. We welcome that. She is one of many voices that is out there advocating to really reshuffle the deck. That is something you will hear hillary talk about tomorrow and in the coming weeks. There is a real sense that the deck is stacked against everyday people. They are working even harder but not seeing it in their paychecks. As i have said before, there is a desire out there for a leader that will go to bat and fight every day. There is a real distress about the paralysis in washington. The sense that stuff cannot get done, and people know they need someone with experience to cut through that and get things done. I think our party is really aligned around solving this problem, breaking the logjam so that the middleclass kid get ahead. Host what would be the ideal time to get senator warrens endorsement . Ms. Palmieri endorsements are welcome all the time. [laughter] [applause] host my colleague will have a question in the second. First, jim is manager of president obamas reelection campaign. He famously got advice from eric schmidt of google about the architecture of the office, some of the hiring processes. What is the best outside advice that you have gotten . Who is one of your outside wise people. Mr. Mook eric schmidt has given me similar architectural advice. Host what did he tell you to do . Mr. Mook it is actually the way i like my offices. We have a very open office. Very energetic, very busy. One of the best parts is that the view is shared by everybody. Ms. Palmieri we have a great view. Mr. Mook beautiful view. Very private very vibrant. I guess i am famous i like to have a lot on the walls. We have pictures of our volunteers, people in part of our can take campaign. Host countdown calendars . Mr. Mook countdown calendars. Host tell me about the department signs. Mr. Mook what we love about our logo, which has been hotly debated host what is the logo . Mr. Mook it is the hillary for america logo. It has a great space that you can fill up with all kinds of things. We challenged our departments to come up with different locals. So when you come in our office you see different versions of the logo and a little slogan. So, when you come in you can see where everyone is. It is fun. Host what is one of the memorable slogans . Ms. Palmieri the slogan for communications is we are too close to the campaign. Host when you read sources familiar with the clintons, what do you think . Ms. Palmieri coming to his job people said you have to clamp down on this. The clintons talked to a lot of people. That is a good thing. The press can self regulate. I think they know the difference between someone who